Her spirit sighed and her smile relaxed. It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Gin Oke at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in her 89th year.
Gin was born June 24, 1932, in Vilna, Alberta and she married William (Bill) Oke, 70 years ago on February 16, 1952, in London, Ontario. Dear mother of Debra Mitchell (Scott), Donna Oatman, Scott Oke, Wayne Oke, Cindy Bryson (Scott) and Paul Oke. She will be sadly missed by her 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her son Paul Oke (1975) and grandson Brian Mitchell (2021).
Every good story starts with “Once Upon a Time…” time wrote her story but she created her place in that time. We will miss her smile, her flair for style, her love of life, her excitement for travel, her courage and generous spirit. In her death through the tears of sadness, she will continue to bring smiles to the faces of family and friends in the many stories we share.
Cremation has taken place with a private family interment at St. Peters Cemetery. Friends are invited to join us to celebrate her life at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Joseph’s Hospice of London, 485 Windermere Road, P.O. Box 1449 Station B, London ON N6A 5M2 or a charity of your choice.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Virginia ‘Gin’ Oke nee Pelechaty June 24 1932 March 29 2022..
Death notice for the town of: London, Province: Ontario